The agreement, which is the largest alliance of cybersecurity ever, aims to strengthen cooperation to protect the digital economy
• The agreement improves the security, stability and resiliency of cyberspace in an expanding digital world
• The agreement supports the commitment to an open, transparent and cooperative culture focused on people, processes and technology
Schneider Electric, a leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has officially announced its accession to the Cybersecurity Technology Agreement, which is a binding agreement for its signatories to cooperate to strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem and protect the digital economy from cyber attacks.
The Cybersecurity Technology Agreement is a general commitment between 144 global companies to protect and empower civilians online, as well as improving the security, stability and resiliency of cyberspace, and Schneider Electric has a commitment, as a leader in digital transformation with projects in more than 100 countries, to uphold the basic principles of the agreement It will also continue to work closely with governments, customers and partners to address cybersecurity risks and challenges.
Christophe Palacio, Senior Vice President of Digital Security and CEO of Information Security at Schneider Electric, said: “We are facing a new political reality and climate, where malicious parties have unlimited time, resources, and funds to carry out cyber attacks, facing newer, more innovative, and increasingly dangerous threats must not Restricted to a company, industry or region, I would like to express our pride in joining the Cybersecurity Technology Agreement, as another step towards continuing our cooperation with industry leaders around the world to help discover and prevent cyber attacks and Respond to them. “
He added, “Schneider Electric and its partners in the Cybersecurity Technology Agreement, including prominent companies such as Cisco and Microsoft, are providing vital aspects of the global Internet environment, including communications, data centers and industrial control systems. Schneider Electric has worked with its partners over and over again on innovation projects. Digitalisation that ensures cyber security measures are embedded in every level of the development journey, from edge technology to the cloud. ”
“It is crucial for the digital ecosystem to have open and fruitful talks, to be transparent about attacks, and to collaborate in developing new methods to ensure that both old and new technologies are able to withstand the most sophisticated cyber threats,” Placio said.
For her part, Analora Gallo, a consultant at the Cybersecurity Technology Agreement, said: “The development of ongoing talks between governments, civil society and industry on the importance of cybersecurity at the global level is an example of the need to work together across stakeholder groups to address escalating threats across the Internet. We are pleased to welcome Schneider Electric as one of the signers of the Cybersecurity Technology Agreement, and we look forward to leveraging its unique and extensive expertise and experience in our collective efforts to enhance the security of the global digital economy. ”
“Tom Cyber, Vice President, Customer Security at Microsoft, said:“ Cybersecurity relies on partnership and collaboration, which were essential components of the Cybersecurity Technology Agreement from the start, and we are pleased to see an increasing number of companies, including major international companies such as Schneider Electric announces adherence to the principles that are central to the long-term security and stability of cyberspace, which form the core of the Cybersecurity Technology Agreement. ”
In addition to joining the Cybersecurity Technology Agreement, Schneider Electric is also a member of the Cybersecurity Alliance, as well as being a founding member of the Global Cybersecurity Alliance, which aims to enhance cybersecurity readiness and awareness in manufacturing, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure installations and operations.
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